Throughout all powerful and brilliant writing the words that speak to us most are inspired by the Holy Spirit and apart from Him our words are weak—words have their limit and they can only be impressive to an extent. Eventually, words run out of power and ability to express. At attempts to write at times, what is conveyed might be simple enough in just a few sentences or could fill up pages upon pages.
There are many well written pieces out there that are full of hype or are master pieces. The author's thoughts may have a unique zing to them with great power. Or the author's thoughts were ordinary and original.
The interesting thing is that it is pride to think that any of our finite attempts at greatness through words will actually be great.
Not because we are great.
Not because our words echo across cultures.
Not because we convey a single impressive thing.
But because we are empty vessels that God fills Himself with, so that the surpassing greatness of the power would be from Him and not from ourselves. Asking God to fill us with words that bring forth life for all and to all is when we allow the Holy Spirit to give our words great power.
We all use words every day in basic conversation and don't take into account just what we are saying. We do not have to be a famous author or a notable speaker, to be more aware of the words we are conveying. Yet, it is sometimes used as an excuse for apathy.
So we need to take the initiative and be aware of our words, knowing that it's God who through the Holy Spirit wishes to give our words power which are otherwise weak apart from Him.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
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